Ford Motor Shares Down 1.2% - Should Investors Sell?

Wall Street analysts weigh in on the automaker's recent stock performance.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:34pm

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) saw its shares decline by 1.2% on Wednesday, trading as low as $12.03. The stock closed at $12.0950, with trading volume down 29% from the average daily volume. Several Wall Street analysts have recently commented on the stock, with some maintaining a 'buy' rating and others downgrading it to 'sell'.

Why it matters

Ford's stock performance is closely watched by investors as an indicator of the broader automotive industry. The company's financial results and outlook can impact its share price and influence investment decisions.

The details

Ford's stock has been trading in a range between $12.03 and $12.0950 on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reissued a 'buy (b-)' rating on the shares, while Bank of America assumed coverage with a 'buy' rating and a $17.00 target price. However, Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from 'buy' to 'sell'. Overall, the company has an average rating of 'Hold' from analysts, with a price target of $13.29.

  • Ford Motor's stock closed at $12.24 on the previous trading day.

The players

Ford Motor Company

An American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, the company became an early pioneer of mass-production techniques.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that reissued a 'buy (b-)' rating on Ford Motor's shares.

Bank of America

A financial services company that assumed coverage of Ford Motor with a 'buy' rating and a $17.00 target price.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that downgraded Ford Motor's stock from 'buy' to 'sell'.

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